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Apr 29, 2026
The exterior of a large building with glass windows and a dark sign out front with white letters

51Թ President Gary A. Olson has announced that the institution will be undertaking a major construction project to transform 51Թ Hall into the new home of the physician assistant (PA) program.

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Apr 14, 2026
Brick building with windows and the American flag and 51Թ flag flying on a flag pole

51Թ and Defiance College have entered into articulation and memorandum of agreements to establish “3+3” and “4+3” education programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at 51Թ. Both programs will accept up to five students annually. 

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Mar 31, 2026
White sign with red and blue letters on an easel in front of an American flag

51Թ accounting students are making tax season less taxing by offering free tax prep through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

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Mar 18, 2026
Stone wall with 51Թ metal letters on it, surrounded by grass, trees and flowers

51Թ and Erie 1 BOCES have entered into multiple articulation agreements to offer Erie 1 BOCES career and technical education (CTE) students academic credits toward 51Թ’s criminal justice, health promotion, health, wellness, and fitness management, graphic design, and early childhood education programs.

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Mar 4, 2026
Headshots of two men, both wearing suits and ties, one with gray hair, the other with dark hair.

51Թ has announced that two prominent figures in the Western New York community will address graduates during 51Թ’s 75th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. 

12 May
Tuesday, May, 12 2026 |
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 51Թ Hall: The Office of 51Թ will host an Accepted Student Reception on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This is an event exclusively for accepted students! Whether you're coming to 51Թ and looking to make new friends, or trying to decide if 51Թ is the right fit for you: this event is about you! Meet some of your incoming fall 2026 classmates, current students, and see what 51Թ has to offer for your college experience. Visit 51Թ.edu/ASD for more information.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the 51Թ Commencement Page.

16 May
Saturday, May, 16 2026 |
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4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Graduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the 51Թ Commencement Page.

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